lOVE AT FIRST SIGHT..puppy or paper? hmmm

Tough decision huh?

I captured a whole series of sweet photos of Ben meeting our neighbours puppies. Thet are Sharpei (sp?) Blues and are quite rare they are all cute and wrinkly and just so adorable!!

I decided to keep the photo in colour as the detail on the Puppy looked better.........anyway..did I tell you...

...Websters Pages ROCK!!!!!

Once again I made the most of my one page and extracted the centre added painted cardboard and repeated the foam letters. I sprayed the centre surround with Antique Copper Cosmic Shimmer Mist...well actuallywith a toothbrush as mine has clogged!! "Yes I know" not to angle them as the mica gets stuck but how else are you supposed to get into corners!! Anyway I only had my baby home one day and it's knackered.....still I just love the effects of these and want the whole range.....I'm not fussy who makes them as long as I can play with them all day long......

I wish I had the guts to cut up all of my pages and layer them and use random pieces but I just don't!! I guesss I am a one trick pony...or at least a one page pony!!

I was tempted to re-scrap that picture of Georgia holding the frog but Ben won the fight!!

We have had major printer problems again this week..so I have 2 layouts ready to roll but no photos....I got this one done at Asda which for once didn't let me down because I don't normally like their colours...I just wish they did the smaller sizes because I am contemplating a multi-photo layout...shock horror...and can't get it finished!! ggrrrrrr...nothing worse for a scrapper than printing problems!

Love and printers, papers and puppies

Ruth xxx

Bubbly Funk Friday Stuff.......

Can you believe that I made this covered matchbox in a matters of hours.....I had the idea the day before and bought a large matchbox from the corner shop, then in between the school run and two hospital appointments I covered it painted it and did the finishing bits and it was done by 4pm.

Apart from the acrylic paints, background stamp and brown jute everything came in the July Kit. Oh and an empty cereal box for the larger shapes..........thnx kids!

I have seen these done in Christmas papers and think they would make wonderful gifts for someone who has a roaring log fire.......warning if posting overseas you may have to remove the matches first!! lol!! Watch out............boom!!

The reverse side is not covered in paper so you can still strike a light, if however you wanted to make one as a gift box then cover both sides.

(I'm thinking I love these so much I might whip up a batch full... a bit like baking cakes!! But if my family do that handmade Xmas pressie challenge again I'm going to have to get cracking on with it!!)

I used my newest Fiskars punch for this layout and one of my all time favourite photos of Granny and Mum. The extras added were the music sheet, some chalk ink and shimmer mist. A small amount of bling and a couple of brads. The saying is from a seperate K&Co sheet and seems a perfect match...but then what else would you expect from K&CO...I love that I get to use up my old stuff too!

Next weeks project is nearly finished but having used about 15 metres of lace, I have dried out the local supplies and may have to shorten the project!!

I guess you'll just have to wait and see........in fact that makes two us because I haven't got a clue how this one is going to end!!

ps:This kit is still available from Bubbly Funk starting from £10.00 and the colours are perfect for Xmas presents for Mothers, Mother in Laws and Grandmothers!!

Love and log fires

Ruth xxx

Bubbly Scrumptious Garden Challenge

Look what I found in the garden!! I'm so pleased it's no longer on my mantlepiece collecting dust and taunting me with its wicked ways......

"look at me I still here and you haven't altered me yet!!"

"If you don't get on with it the toddler will eat the bird ala Freddie Starr style!!"

"you can't do it can you huh?"

What was I waiting for Xmas...well actually yes I was going to make this into a Victorian Vintage Xmas house...but all good plans and all that!!


I was a little reluctant but I used my one and only Prima thingymabob!


The miniature feather boa trim finally got an outing it's been inside the birdhouse for months as I always knew it would go on it someday...somehow...somewhere.....

I gessoed the galvanised roof with about 3 coats then applyed PVA glue and liberally sprinkled white glitter onto it ala Melissa Philips style!! A tulle bow and one of these butterflies made from feathers which I'm sure are stamped with PVA and glittered (probably somewhere in China) but sold in my local florist!!

Unfortunately he can't really stay outside as the Papermania Papers would get ruined, so I guess we have a new house guest!!

ps: Don't tell anyone that this challenge is open to all and sundry because there is a prize of approximately £75.oo worth of goodies and I will fight you tooth and nail to win it!!

Just click on the Bubbly Scrumtious Blinkie to see this fab prize and how to enter!!

Love and stuff

Ruth xxx

Best Budz using my BEST Websters pages!!

These awesome papers are double sided and I so badly wanted to use both sides at once that it took me ages to figure out how I was going to do it. I cut out the floral edge first and turned the paper over and moved it 90 degrees, then I tore the cut edge and inked it to fold it back making it look as if I hadn't removed a third of the paper......(ps if you copy me please give me the credit..because I was kinda thinking that this is a genius idea!!)





A layer of Bazzill and corrugated cardboard, both gessoed and painted with custom mixed Jo Sonyas acrylic paints.

My MIL gave me these large foam letters as they were too big for her cardmaking, a close match but a little too bright so I gave them the finger paint treatment......

The other half of my wooden fence from Norburns was painted and wired with flowers...... ( I found one here just for you Sue Fernie)
I made a cardboard heart and added a Prima Painterly flower and a little cherry cut out from the Graphic45 papers.

I have shocked myself at how much I have enjoyed working with bright colours recently......I still believe its down to the beautiful design of these papers because most bright papers wouldn't get me near them!!

Love and fresh cherries in brown paper bags...yum..yum!!

Ruth xxx

Glimmer Mist giveaway and giving away my secrets...

Tattered Angels are having a giveaway on their blog HERE because they have repackaged their bottles to look like this!


It is still the same great product but with a fabulous NEW LOOK!!

My talented friend Carol has tagged me and I have to write about 7 things in my life that I can't do without..

1) My kids.....yes they drive me bonkers but I couldn't live without them xxx

2) My DH...........yes he drives me.........just kidding.......who else would tell me to touch Earth occasionally as I live in the clouds most of the time!

3) I can't live without creating...it has always made me happy and provides me with escapism from the daily grind.. and boy what a grind it can be sometimes!

4) I could live without Coffee and Chocolate but I choose not to!! I put up with the migraines because I thrive on that extra late night kick when I am crafting in the dark!!

5) I couldn't live without my memories...my mind frequently wanders back to my childhood I'm sure I have rose tinted glasses on when I do but it keeps me sane....I think!

6) The four seasons.....no not classical Vivaldi but the actual weather...I know I moan but I love to watch the changes of mother nature...I just wish winter wasn't quite so loooooong!

7) Friends.....besties........rellies (relatives) and newbies!! You know who you are!!

Lana's Birthday Book......

One of Georgias friends is turning 8 today. Each year I make her a little something and we always have a photo shoot beforehand. This year I used a Maya Road Crown Book (well actually half of one, the other half can be saved for the next birthday girl!!)

I used these bright and funky K&Co papers and matching rub-ons and stickers...it wasn't until I'd made the front page that I realised I'd bought some lovely matching felt words but it was too late to change it so the next one I make will be even nicer!!

Happy 4th July to my American friends...have a wonderful time I can't wait to see your lovely cards, layouts and photos of the day!!

Love and glittery giggles

Ruth xxx

Phunky Photobooth Photocube

Hello...it's Friday again and oh so soon!! Just a super quickie from me today...I have made this photocube using the Julys Bubbly Funk kit which is full of K&Co Verbena products and bundles of other accessories!


The ladies are from Darkroom Door and are by Rachel Greig who of course rocks because she is an Aussie!!

My hint is to make the cube and then place it on your desk at work and turn it around depending on which mood you are in!!

Call it an early warning signal to your colleagues!

To see how I made it click HERE.....

To order this kit click HERE......

Love and spirited moods

Ruth xxx

Lets get Shabby Challenge

This is my entry for the "Lets get Shabby" challenge blog. The picture the colours or the titles of the movies are to be used for your inspiration.

Georgia is wearing blue and pink and I teamed it up with peach, pink and green for the layout and flowers.......actually I wished I had time to make an altered fan and matching eye mask for her!!

Recipe: Basic Grey Sugared Charming patterned paper

Basic Grey Porcelain - Windermere birdcage paper

Making Memories - Die cut shape

Kay & Company sentiments

Prima flowers

Pearl strings, pearl beads, dressmakers diamonte's, jewel brads.

Love and sunbeams

Ruth xxx